First time for everything

Sunday was Fast Sunday and for the first time EVER since I joined the church, I got up in Sacrament meeting and bore my testimony. As I walked by the bishopric, I took a loud, deep breath because I was so scared and I wouldn't be surprised if they heard me! When I started talking, I wasn't as nervous as I thought I would be and I didn't even cry, which is the ONE thing I didn't want to do. Some people can talk through their crying, but I'm not one of them! Last week when Kamryn stopped breathing, I reflected on that experience many times and I knew that I needed to publicly thank my Heavenly Father for the safety of my children and to tell Him how much I love and appreciate Him. When I finished and was walking back to my seat I could feel my hands shaking. But, I'm glad I did it and my friends/neighbors told me how shocked they were to see me get up. I don't think Chris has ever heard me give my testimony and the funny thing is, he was out in the hall with a screaming Kamryn! Oh well, maybe there will be another time! I have always said there are things I will NOT do, like pray in public, give a talk or bear my testimony in public. However, last year I prayed in Sacrament meeting, I gave a talk at my nephew's baptism (a talk that I actually wrote myself), and now I finally bore my testimony in public. What's next??? Only time will tell!